Is this really happening?
I watch in almost disbelief that all schools and businesses are closed across the country. I watch on TV, read online and hear what reporters, politicians, governmental officials and many in the medical community are saying and it just does not add up. The information I am hearing in the media does not correlate well with what I see and what I hear from many physician colleagues across the country.
I understand that COVID-19 can be bad but is the fear and panic warranted? What is the risk to me, you or our families? Is it as bad as many report? I just cannot help but get a funny feeling that something is not right. Am I missing something? Is the public not being told something? Is there some other or ulterior motive for all of this? How can the predictions be so off? How many people have really died and how are the number of deaths calculated? Why can't we get answers? I realized there are many questions and no one seems to really have answers. Those who do, often give various answers and their answers seem to change with time. I get the feeling I am in a bad dream or an episode of the Twilight zone. So I decided to do what I normally do when things don't add up or are confusing, I do research. I investigate for myself and instead of trusting opinions, I trust science, data, good judgment and common sense.
After doing extensive reading, discussing with many colleagues and professionals, and much analysis, I discovered that there is a lot of information that many do not know. If they did, perhaps people would not be as fearful or as panicked. People may be surprised, even shocked to learn how the number of deaths are "calculated" as opposed to actually being counted. People will be surprised about testing. The types, number of tests and the inaccuracy of many of them. You will learn the lowered criteria for getting a test approved. In fact, in many cases, no one knows how sensitive or specific the tests that they are using are (how accurate the tests are). When you read about the consequences of the lockdown, you will realize that the lockdown has significant consequences well beyond ruining the economy. The shutdown may ultimately cause more deaths than the virus itself. I do into detail.
When I set off to research this important topic, I really did not know what I would find. I started my journey in search of the truth, whatever it may be. I was open to learning that what I would find would make me understand and agree with what has been done that initially made me confused why it was happening. But, I was also open to the fact that I may discover information that would make me question the decisions made by our leaders.
In fairness, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the decisions that must be made are complicated. Anyone who says otherwise probably does not have a grasp of the complexity of the matter. But, as you read Part 1 and Part 2 of the series, you will likely gain information and facts that will reinforce what you believe, make you think differently or at least give you perspective on the matter and better understand the issues. You will see the answers to these questions and many more:
1) What is the Coronavirus and where did it really come from?
2) What is the difference between the Coronavirus and COVID-19? Very important difference
3) How many people have caught or tested positive for coronavirus?
4) How many people have died from COVID-19? How is this number calculated?
5) What types of tests are there for Coronavirus? How accurate are they?
6) Why were the predictions so wrong?
7) What are the consequences of the lockdown? Deaths? Financial? Suffering?
8) What "mistakes" may have been made?
9) How can we be better prepared in the future or prevent a similar pandemic in the future?
After reading this series of books, you will likely know more than many politicians, government officials and reporters on TV or at least have answers to many questions that may currently be unanswered. I encourage you to read this, learn the information and then reach your own conclusions. Stay safe.